Host Stories Contest 2016! *Now Closed*

[Stories]

[Updated] Launched back in November at Airbnb Open 2016, the Host Stories Contest is now closed. Thank you for all your amazing submissions, we look forward to announcing the winners soon!

To view the Contest overview see below: 

DETAILS

Share your story starting November 17, 2016. The contest deadline for submissions will be December 16th, 2016.

Submit stories or read stories. Learn more about the contest rules attached. Stories must have a minimum of 200 words and must contain a title.

*Updated: If possible, please include two photos with your entry (this is not a requirement for submission).

PRIZES

One 1st prize of $12,000 USD

One 2nd prize of $8,000 USD

One 3rd prize of $5,000 USD

SELECTING WINNERS

Winners will be selected based on the originality and creativity of the story submitted as well as the spirit of the submission in the way it relates to hospitality, social impact and experiences on Airbnb?

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  Open only to attendees, 18 or older, registered as a host user of Airbnb at the time of participation.  Skill contest.  Judges’ decisions determine winners.  Entry deadline 11:59:59 p.m. San Francisco time on 12/16/2016.  Submitted stories may be used by Airbnb for promotional purposes.  Additional terms apply.   See Official Rules below.

FAQs

Q: How many times can I submit a story?

A:  Please only submit one story.

Q: Can I edit my story submission?

A: You may not edit your story after submission.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of photos I can upload or video link submissions?

A: Not at this time. We look forward to what you have to share!

Still have questions? Feel free to post your questions in this thread and we will try to get them answered as soon as we can!

For full rules, see contest rules attached below.

Good luck!

[Susan20]

Looking forward to hearing what date the announcement might be. I'm being asked about it on Twitter. 

[Lizzie]

Oo that's exciting @Susan20. Hopefully I will have more information very soon. Thanks so much 🙂

[Zoe25]

Hi there, I was just wondering if there was any update about the winners (maybe I missed it!) Eagerly following! x

[Melanie-and-Tyler0]

Were the host stories contest winners for 2016 announced yet?

[CJ-And-Jack0]

Haven't heard where the winning stories have been announced...Did I miss something?

[Lizzie]

Hello everyone,

Again thank you so much for your patience with this. We will be announcing the winners next week and so do check back then.

Have a lovely weekend.

Thanks,

Lizzie

[Lizzie]

Hello,

I just wanted to let you all know that the winning stories have just been announced. Drum droll...take a look here: Host Stories Contest 2016: Winners Announced.

All the stories that were submitted were fantastic, thank you to all of you who contributed. 🙂

Thanks,

Lizzie

[Lizzie]

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